The first of four Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarines ordered by Egypt is escorted into Alexandria naval base by Egypt’s Fremm-class frigate and an Ambassador-class corvette, both of which entered service in 2015. (Egyptian forces photo)

Egypt will receive a German-made 209/1400 Submarine at the Ras al-Tin base on Wednesday.

The submarine can sail for 11,000 miles with a speed reaching 21 knots. Its length is 60-73 meters. Missiles and turbids can be launched through the submarine, which has been provided with modern navigation and telecommunication techniques to protect regional waters as well as national security.

The Navy has qualified a technical staff to work on the new submarine using recent submarine technologies, in accordance with a timeline set between Egypt and Germany.

In December, Egypt received the first 209/1400 Submarine at the German city of Kiel. This comes as part a deal made between the two nations for four submarines to help protect Egypt's national security through supporting the Navy’s technical and combat capabilities.

Egyptian technical teams traveled to Germany last year for training on operating these new submarines.